How far is Columbus, GA from Vienna, GA?

The driving distance from Columbus, GA to Vienna, GA is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
86.71 mi
02h 05m
Flight
74.18 mi
119.38 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.18 mi
Kilometers
119.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.71 mi
Kilometers
139.54 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vienna
Thu, Apr 16, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in Columbus
Thu, Apr 16, 4:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Columbus
2026-04-16T00:26
Arrive Vienna
Thu, Apr 16, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Columbus
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ellaville
GA

City in Schley County, Georgia, United States of America

From Columbus
43.3 mi
01h 02m
To Vienna
43.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
87°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Columbus and Vienna.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Columbus and Vienna.

  1. 1

    Start on Veterans Parkway

    2772 ft · 1 min · Veterans Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Victory Drive

    14.8 mi · 22 min · Victory Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Clarke Duncan Highway

    15.9 mi · 22 min · Clarke Duncan Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on 6th Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · 6th Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Ellaville Road

    2934 ft · 60 sec · Ellaville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East 6th Avenue

    14.1 mi · 20 min · East 6th Avenue

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Oglethorpe Street

    36 m · 4 sec · East Oglethorpe Street

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout onto East Oglethorpe Street

    15.8 mi · 22 min · East Oglethorpe Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Riverview Drive

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Riverview Drive

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Vienna Road

    20.2 mi · 29 min · Vienna Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Columbus and Vienna.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Vienna Road
20.2 mi · 23%
Clarke Duncan Highway
15.9 mi · 18%
East Oglethorpe Street
15.9 mi · 18%
Victory Drive
14.8 mi · 17%
East 6th Avenue
14.1 mi · 16%
Riverview Drive
2.57 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Vienna Road

Turn slight right onto Vienna Road

20.2 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
74.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ellaville
01h 02m from Columbus
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Columbus and Sunny near Vienna.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Columbus to Vienna?

The road trip is about 86.7 miles (139.5 km) and usually takes 02h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ellaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.3 miles from Columbus and 43.4 miles from Vienna.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 74.2 miles (119.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbus and Sunny near Vienna.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Columbus and Vienna. Straight-line distance: 74.18 mi (119.38 km).

Columbus

#1 Columbus

The second most populous city in Georgia.

Population196,442
Coordinates32.4609800, -84.9877100
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Vienna

#2 Vienna

City in Dooly County, Georgia, United States of America

Population3,483
Coordinates32.0915600, -83.7954500
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbus (-84.98771, 32.46098)
End: Vienna (-83.79545, 32.09156)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.58 L · about $12.12
Round trip
$24.24
6.12 gal · 23.16 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $12.12 $24.24
Mid-grade $4.43 $13.55 $27.11
Premium $4.78 $14.62 $29.24
Diesel $5.62 $17.21 $34.42

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Georgia · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Columbus and Vienna. The current time is 00:26:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.